Even in a highly creative environment, work in the office can become very stressful, so in Bangkok, Thailand a company encourage staff to bring pets to work, especially dogs, to help them relax and be more efficient.
Walking by Adyim Bangkok Headquarters, a successful digital marketing company, it is not uncommon to see employees keep dogs in their arms or have them next to them in the office using a computer mouse, closing deals on the phone or through design Of a new project.
The director of the company, Anankanat Kongphanich, encouraging staff to him, even allowing employees to play with them whenever they have free time. No, Anankanat is not crazy, nor is it a marketing plan to draw attention to the company. You just want your team to be more comfortable and relaxed work environment while increasing productivity. And all of this, of course, was not random, but it's scientifically backed.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found that having pets reduces stress and improves the quality of work and director of Adyim states that by the time the measure has been implemented, the atmosphere around the office and employee effectiveness has improved significantly.
More info: bbc.com
